MyTablet: Argos launches £100 tablet to rival Tesco Hudl

Powered by a 1.6GHz dual core processor, MyTablet has a 7-inch, 1024x600 resolution LCD glass screen and features 8GB of memory which, with a Micro SD card, can support up to 32GB.

It runs Google’s Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 operating system, providing access to millions of apps through Google Play. The device has been designed with teenagers in mind offering all the functionality of a comprehensive tablet with built-in parental controls for younger users.

Argos’ MyTablet, which is available in pink or silver metal cases, comes with free pre-loaded games and apps including BBC iPlayer, Angry Birds, Facebook, Twitter and an e-Book reader app.

The device has a built in 2-megapixel rear-facing camera, as well as a front-facing camera for Skyping friends and family. It’s also WiFi-enabled and has Bluetooth capabilities.

“Millions of people have bought tablets during the last year but there is still around 75 per cent of the UK population without one. We know that tablets will feature heavily on Christmas lists this year," said John Walden, managing director of Argos.

"At just £99.99 the Argos MyTablet is highly competitive with a great specification, and fits neatly in the range of tablets we have on offer.”

MyTablet is available from Wednesday 16 October at argos.co.uk, via the Argos app or from over 700 stores around the UK and the Republic of Ireland (argos.ie).

Last month, Tesco announced its £119 Hudl tablet with a 7-inch HD screen. The device also runs Android Jelly Bean. Tesco will preload it apps such as YouTube, and has built bespoke versions of its existing digital services such as Blinkbox for films and music as well as its family-focused free service Clubcard TV.

Tesco Hudl has a plastic cover and is available in blue, red, black and purple. It includes 16GB of storage, expandable to 48GB, and claims to offer 9.5 hours of battery life.